
Glaciers Feeding Ganga, Indus Shrinking at Alarming Rate
Introduction The glaciers that feed two of South Asia’s most critical rivers—the Ganga and the Indus—are shrinking at an alarming rate, according to recent scientific reports. These glaciers, located in the Himalayan and Hindu Kush mountain ranges, are vital sources of freshwater for millions of people across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. However, accelerated melting…